About this role
Chief of Staff to the Co-CEO
As Chief of Staff to the Co-CEO, you will run the administrative engine of the Office of the CEOs, owning how the Co-CEO’s time, travel, and meetings operate. You will serve as the Co-CEO’s trusted partner in preparing for and executing the company’s most important conversations, from one-on-ones to Board sessions and company-wide forums.
You will report directly to the Co-CEO and work closely with the executive team and administrative staff.
This is an on-site role in San Francisco. This role requires extensive domestic and international travel with the Co-CEO.
The opportunity
Own the Co-CEO’s calendar end to end: prioritize, protect focus time, resolve conflicts without needing to ask, and anticipate needs before they become problems.
Own preparation for the Co-CEO’s meetings, with briefing materials, context, and follow-ups.
Travel with the Co-CEO and other executives, handling logistics, scheduling, and day-of coordination.
Manage logistics for Board meetings, including scheduling, materials coordination, and day-of execution.
Manage logistics for executive team meetings.
Manage logistics for company-wide meetings.
What you bring
Experience as a Chief of Staff, senior Executive Assistant, or Business Partner to a C-level executive, ideally in a high-growth startup.
Experience supporting a CEO through board cycles and company-wide communications.
Experience in crypto, fintech, or another regulated industry.
A proven record of managing complex, high-stakes calendars and logistics with exceptional precision and no missed details.
Exceptional judgment and discretion in handling confidential matters and acting on the Co-CEO’s behalf.
Excellent communication skills and the executive presence to work comfortably with C-suite leaders, board members, and external partners.
Experience managing or mentoring executive assistants or other administrative professionals.
Ability to travel at a moment’s notice.
Additional information
Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Our commitment
Payward is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate the diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions, and unique perspectives that everyone brings to the table. We hire based on merit, seeking out people with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgeable about crypto.
We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work
As an equal opportunity employer, we don't tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, whether based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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